# View ## View ![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LZSBtxtV4XFKiYTqrUb%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749192991732\&alt=media) The view menu enables you to zoom in or out on the sequencer view, define and use Perspectives and nominate which windows you want to have open. ### ![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-LacLu0SDUj4VS6s_MaQ%2F-LacLwf2Ufry5oBfeq9_%2FZoom%20In%20Icon.JPG?alt=media\&token=a507dbf8-4d70-4147-a545-883c880c02c4) Zoom In Selecting this option while on the sequencer tab will zoom in on the details on the sequencer grid. Use this for fine tuning timing marks or effects. Zooming in can be performed by: * Selecting *View/Zoom In* from the Menu Bar * Clicking on the Zoom In Icon on the Tool Bar ![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-LacLu0SDUj4VS6s_MaQ%2F-LacLwf2Ufry5oBfeq9_%2FZoom%20In%20Icon.JPG?alt=media\&token=a507dbf8-4d70-4147-a545-883c880c02c4) * Using the + (plus) key on the keyboard ### ![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-LacLu0SDUj4VS6s_MaQ%2F-LacM-9j9tB8VqayKr0o%2FZoom%20Out%20Icon.JPG?alt=media\&token=b8b751ee-cac0-426a-a09e-27828af59740) Zoom Out Selecting this option while on the sequencer tab will zoom out of the details on the sequencer grid. Use this for seeing more of the sequence. Zooming in can be performed by: * Selecting *View/Zoom Out* from the Menu Bar * Clicking on the Zoom Out Icon on the Tool Bar ![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-LacLu0SDUj4VS6s_MaQ%2F-LacM-9j9tB8VqayKr0o%2FZoom%20Out%20Icon.JPG?alt=media\&token=b8b751ee-cac0-426a-a09e-27828af59740) * Using the - (minus) key on the keyboard ### Reset Toolbars The Reset Toolbar option, when selected, will reset the Toolbars to the default locations the next time xLights is started. A restart of xLights is required for it to take effect. ### AC Lights Toolbar ![AC Lights Toolbar Disabled](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LZSJPK6lhj4QlvEI6a-%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749184103551\&alt=media) The AC Lights Toolbar allows you to add On, Off, Shimmer, Twinkle, and Ramp effect in bulk, similar to LOR. ![AC Lights Toolbar enabled](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-Lc2xvq3ecFTX5VBZxP2%2F-Lc2yxrUlNlQ6DV6Zk8B%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b3c35216-6b4e-4e29-97a8-0068b423ab53) Select an Effect, using the On effect in this example, then click and drag on the desired rows to populated. ![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-M06aAjLQMpwMYNKz6HT%2Fimage%20\(814\).png?generation=1581749201748602\&alt=media) The Effects will be places in the selected area. ![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-Lcy9bLfxfdEMGw2EgYD%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749167848651\&alt=media) ### Show AC Ramps Show Start and End Intensity for effects, similar to LOR. ![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LZSCB3rdZLdqTaUV0eC%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749185498106\&alt=media) ### Windows {% content-ref url="view/windows" %} [windows](https://manual.xlights.org/xlights/chapters/chapter-five-menus/view/windows) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Perspectives Perspectives saves the location and size of the "windows" you use. ![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2Fuploads%2FLCohkCNVy7T1FdC2mw9C%2F2022-08-02_20h41_34.png?alt=media\&token=70e6a25f-481f-41f0-9cad-d07f2e90a87c) Particularly for dual monitor setups, it lets you move and size the Preview and Color windows away, giving you a bigger program area. Going to View / Perspectives / Save Current will store your settings to the currently selected perspective. You can have multiple perspective saved and easily recall them by selecting the perspective desired from the Perspectives window. {% content-ref url="view/perspective-definition" %} [perspective-definition](https://manual.xlights.org/xlights/chapters/chapter-five-menus/view/perspective-definition) {% endcontent-ref %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://manual.xlights.org/xlights/chapters/chapter-five-menus/view.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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